Category Archives: tech tips

T3: Personal Finance Apps

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Diana

Since it is Money Smart Week, this week’s tech tip will compare two popular personal finance software programs. Both programs help you track where your money goes each month and can help you set up and maintain budgets. Here are … Continue reading →

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T3: WINS Mobile Apps

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Diana

ICIT has just released a new Android app for WINS. The app, which joins the iOS app released last semester, allows students to register for classes, check grades, drop a course, and view class schedules. You can access further instructions … Continue reading →

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T3: Excel Shortcuts

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Diana

Microsoft Excel is a powerful tool for organizing, analyzing, and visualizing data. Here are some shortcuts that can make using Excel even faster and more efficient. Visit Microsofttraining.net for all eight tips. Today’s Date Ctrl + semi-colon key To ensure the current … Continue reading →

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Friday fun: Lifelogging

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Barbara

I recently read a Computerworld technology blog entry about lifelogging: “Photographic memory made easy.” What is it? It’s essentially a diary of everyday moments, created with wearable devices that constantly record images and possibly audio throughout your day. Some use … Continue reading →

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T3: Apps for Airport Info

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Diana

If you are traveling over Spring Break (lucky you!), you may find yourself in an airport. There are several apps available for iOS and Android that help you navigate airports, decide on transportation options, and manage your travel. GateGuru Chock-full of … Continue reading →

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T3: Google Docs Voice Typing

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Diana

You can now use your voice to create text in Google Docs if you are using the Chrome browser. This new feature debuted recently and is very easy to use. Start voice typing: Check that your microphone works. Open a … Continue reading →

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T3: Google Scholar Settings

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Diana

Google Scholar can be a great tool to use in combination with the Library’s databases. As long as you are on campus or using the campus VPN, Google Scholar will show you links that will help you find the full … Continue reading →

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T3: Presidential Debates and Google

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Diana

Google has just announced that they are partnering with Fox News Channel to bring more information to people following the Republican presidential debate tonight. If you do a Google search for “Fox News Debate” anytime after the debate starts at … Continue reading →

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T3: Printing Unofficial Transcripts

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Diana

Now is the season to apply for scholarships! You may need to print off various documents from WINS–here are some instructions. In addition, you can link to the Registrar’s Office for further instructions and tutorials on YouTube. Unofficial Transcript: Click … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Save Your Work!

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Diana

Remember to save your work to Google Drive, begin your work from within Google Drive, or save it to an external flash drive! Almost every week students ask the librarians at the Reference Desk how to recover files from computers. … Continue reading →

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